Storytelling. Anne E Stewart is an acclaimed storyteller with an international reputation. A versatile performer Anne has the energy and voice to engage any audience. Her focus is on the shared stories of Australia honouring Indigenous Celtic , Asian and Wrold stories. Anne has told stories in some of Australia’s major cultural institutions, art galleries and libraries as well as on ABC radio and TV. She has been invited guest at Storytelling festivals throughout Australia, Iran, the UK and in Mexico and Colombia. Anne is a consummate MC with the ability to create shows tailored to audience needs.

Anne performs at concerts, festivals, as an after dinner speaker, in cultural centres, libraries, schools and other educational institutions. Learn more about Anne E Stewart. Some of the programmes she delivers are outlined below

Women in StoryBe captivated as Anne share stories of brave and bold women, extraordinary deeds, life at the crossroads and the shape shifting woman of legend. From Indigenous to Celtic, to World and Contemporary stories. Topics: Australian History Myths and legends Females in folklore and Contemporary stories of a range of women

Environmental Tales Anne has been developing a repertoire of stories that focus on the earth, the weather and sustainability. Topics: Folklore and tales from around the world that tell of: Our wetlands and forests The connectedness of all things The earth, the weather the wisdom of the elders Planning for the future.

Eureka and the Goldfields Anne has collected stories from the Goldfields of Ballarat that tell of discoveries, early days, the Eureka Uprising and its parade of characters. Meet Lola Montez, hear a Eureka Love Story and find out the story behind the flag. For a preview, listen to Anne’s ABC series. and folktales from around the world. For a preview, listen to Anne’s ABC series.

General Session for Pre-schools Anne’s early training was with pre-schoolers and she has a range of nursery tales and rhymes, string tricks, action stories and folktales from around the world.

General Session Primary Schools Anne has a great collection of folktales, myths and legends, ghost stories and australiana to share with this age group. Anne tells stories from Australia and around the world to celebrate our diverse culture.

General Session Secondary Schools Anne specializes in Australian historic narratives, and the regaling of old Celtic myths. She has stories of fantasy from around the world. Anne’s repertoire acknowledges Indigenous Culture, social justice, cultural diversity and environmental sustainability.

Tailored Performances Anne has told stories in some of Australia’s major cultural institutions, art galleries and libraries as well as on ABC radio and TV. She has been invited guest at Storytelling festivals throughout Australia, the UK and in Mexico and Colombia. Anne is a consummate MC with the ability to create shows tailored to audience needs. […]

Schehrazade: Queen of the Storytellers [SENIOR SECONDARY/TEACHERS] Anne has recently returned from the 16th International Storytelling Festival in Tabriz, Iran. She observed a deep reverence for the art of storytelling and its role as a major tool for teaching and learning. She looks at the parallels with her own catholic upbringing and a sense of “Spiritual” Australia, developed over 30 years of […]

Schehrazade: Queen of the Storytellers [PRIMARY/LOWER SECONDARY] Anne has recently returned from the 16th International Storytelling Festival in Tabriz, Iran. And with her work at the Perisa, love and devotion exhibition at the State Library of Victoria in 2012 Anne will share stories from along the Silk Road. Topics: Storytelling Scheherazade: and the 1001 nights The Magic Horse The Carpet of Dreams The Silk Road The Magic […]

WorkshopsAnne offers a range of workshops on different aspects of storytelling, including:

Storytelling for beginnersMore and more people are using story to engage their listeners. With over 35 years experience Anne will guide you on your storytelling journey by facilitating; goal setting, story selection, the development of performance skills as well as sharing many of ‘tricks of the trade’ she has gleaned over the years. Working with myths, legends and folktales the participants will start to develop their own repertoire

Storytelling Master classMasterclasses are designed around participants needs in length and content. Anne has a talent for nurturing performers, listening to their story and helping them to identify and clarify their storytelling path. You will be re-energised and come away with renewed purpose

Crafting a shared Australian StoryAnne has a wealth of stories and sessions for children, teenagers and adult audiences. Anne has long talked of Australia’s ‘layers of identity’ and works with participants on protocols for using indigenous material, the Anglo-Celtic settlement of Australia and it’s convict, colonist and, gold seeking path and multicultural storytelling with stories from across the globe, including Scotland, Ireland, Africa, Mexico, Italy, China, Japan, and East Timor.

Our Place; Our Story.Whether you are a corporation, a community collective, a business or interest group Anne can facilitate the creating and telling of your story. What makes a good story?, What is effective telling? What are you trying to say.

Digital StoriesCheck out some of the projects I've created at digital stories and listen to stories and radio documantares I created for the ABC

Writing. I write many of my own stories for the listening as well as write articles about storytelling and storytellers. Check out the Swag of Yarns articles and interviews here.

Master Of CeremoniesAs Master of Ceremonies I can host any event, from conferences to dinners to workshop days.Tailor to suit your specific event